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FRANCHISING IS NOT A DIRTY WORD!
There has been an increase in demand for quality franchises which has been fuelled by...
Getting the most out of meetings
“We’re having too many %$*# meetings!”  We all hate them, but no matter if it...
What is an audit ?
When I finished high school and got my “O” level results (TEE to the very...
1 in 3 …. do you like those odds? Life Insurance – worth it?
1 in 3 ….do you like those odds?  Talking about winning Lotto, you probably do! In...
4 methods to claim your motor vehicle expenses and increase your refund
Do you perform errands from your workplace in your own vehicle? Do you use your...
Single touch payroll
Another step towards simplifying payroll reporting obligations for your business As accountants and bookkeepers are...
Three annoying taxes that businesses forget
Mention the word ‘Tax” to anybody and they instantly think of Income Tax – the...
Ethics in technology
Ethics in technology – there is a trend towards consumers using businesses who can demonstrate...
Superannuation and young Australians
Does the word superannuation send you to sleep like a multitude of young to middle...
A negative sentiment on negative gearing
Negative gearing has always been thought of as a handy tax break. However, amongst the...
‘ALARMING’ UNDERINSURANCE OF SMSF TRUSTEES
Almost 85 per cent of SMSF members aged 18 to 64 do not hold life...
YOUR ASSETS NEED PROTECTION NOW!!
 Your Assets need Protection Now! The Personal Properties and Securities Act (PPSR) 2009, has been...

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Is Your Business Growing in the Right Direction?
Growth feels good. More revenue, more clients, more staff, a fuller calendar. It’s easy to...
How to Make Better Business Decisions Using Your Financial Data
Most business owners make their biggest decisions based on how things feel: revenue appears strong,...
Beyond the Numbers: What Optima Partners Does for Australian Business Owners
Most accounting firms do the same thing: lodge returns, reconcile accounts, and meet deadlines. This...
Watch Out for Misleading ASIC Annual Company Statement Notices or Business Name Registrations
A number of our clients have recently received official-looking letters requesting payment for an Annual...
Key Dates – September 2026
Staying on top of your compliance deadlines keeps your business running smoothly and avoids unnecessary...
Unpaid Super Is No Longer Just a Company Problem
It is a director’s problem. From 1 July 2026, the way Australian employers pay...
Tax Planning and Compliance Strategy: Turning Obligations into a Business Advantage
For most WA business owners, tax planning and compliance strategy is treated as a once-a-year...
How WA Business Owners Can Win the New Financial Year
The new financial year has started. For most business owners, July comes and goes without...
Anti-Money Laundering Laws Have Changed and Accountants are now Included in these Reforms
You may have heard that Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws have changed. From...
Division 296 Is Now Law: What SMSF Trustees Should Know
From 1 July 2026, the taxation of superannuation earnings for individuals with larger balances will...